Basil Pesto
Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation
Looking for a simple way to introduce plant-based recipes into your life without taking up too much time or requiring too many ingredients? The Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation is an international training & development company, teaching the world how to create physical, spiritual and financial abundance, and we encourage a plant-based lifestyle. Recognizing that adopting a plant-based lifestyle isn’t always the easiest task, we want to provide you with simple, quick, and delicious recipes! This Basil Pesto recipe is a simple crowd-pleaser and can easily become a staple in your kitchen.
Basil Pesto
Ingredients
1½ Cup Basil
1 Cup of Walnuts (or pine nuts or almonds)
4 Cloves Garlic
3/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
3/4 Tsp Sea Salt
1/3 Cup Vega Oil Blend
Instructions
Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until you reach a smooth consistency.
This pesto can be used on pasta, pizza or as a spread or dip.
Did You Know?
Basil has DNA protection properties plus anti-bacterial properties. It is an anti-inflammatory and a very good source of vitamin A, K, and C, magnesium, manganese. and copper. Basil is also a source of calcium, iron, folate, and omega-3 fatty acids which are needed for overall health and well being.
Enjoy that Basil Pesto!
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